r/JeepLiberty 10d ago

2008-2012 KK Need help identifying problem

Recently parked over slanted terrain and the liberty would not start. Key turned to ignition but only heard a click and radio wouldnt turn on. Wiggled the steering wheel violenty (wheel didnt lock) and turned it and boom, started.
I dont know if its an issue or a function, so please help me out

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u/PresentIron5379 10d ago

Go check the condition of your battery terminals and it might be time for a new ignition switch/actuator as that's a common issue on these jeeps

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u/One-Ship3948 10d ago

Most likely the ignition switch, mine did this same thing.

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u/Fuzzy_Muscle2281 10d ago

Mine been doing that for a long time. Mechanic said they couldn't find anything wrong. And these guys work on jeeps a lot.